25 Years of Traveling Thanks to the Americans with Disabilities Act
By Cory LeeWithout the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), I truly wouldn’t be where I am today. I probably would not even be a college graduate, much less traveling the world and running this blog that you’re reading right now. This civil rights act, known as the ADA, protects people living with disabilities, offering…
Wheelie Inspiring Interview Series: Justin Skeesuck (a.k.a. “The Disabled Traveler”)
By Cory LeeA while back, I saw a guy on The Meredith Vieira Show that was in a wheelchair and had just completed an epic 500 mile hike in Spain. I was encouraged at the time that I saw it, but forgot about it over the next few months. Well, a few weeks ago I received an…
Wheeling around Playa de los Pocillos: Places to see and must-eats!
By Cory Lee Wheelchair users know that great holidays involve planning ahead. Doing your research on accessible destinations, accommodation, airport transfers and activities is always well worth it! Lanzarote is a great choice for those with restricted mobility. With its vast history, stunning landscape and beaches, terrific sunshine and plenty of outdoor adventures, this Canary Island has…
Your Ultimate Guide to a Florida Road Trip
By Cory Lee Florida has so much to see and do that it is one of the most traveled and visited states within America. It is a tourist wonderland filled with activities to suit any individual taste. Following are some of my favorite spots in Florida for fun, food, and of course, a little bit of fanfare….
Rolling in the Sand with a New Kind of Beach Wheelchair
By Cory LeeIt’s Summer here in Georgia finally and all I want to do is go to the beach. The mountain breeze is nice and all, but there’s nothing quite like the salty air and the sound of the ocean rushing up against the shore. I honestly live for it, but sometimes the beach isn’t all it’s…
Rolling Around Oslo, Norway: A Wheelchair User’s Travel Guide
By Cory LeeOslo is a city filled with museums, parks and fortresses that can be explored in a wheelchair. Most of the city’s newer buildings are wheelchair accessible, and even the ancient Akershus Fortress has ramps that make the castle grounds much easier to explore. Long distance and express buses are usually equipped with a lift for…
The World’s Least Accessible Landmarks (+ How to See Them Anyway)
By Cory LeeMost historical and natural landmarks scattered across the globe have made improvements or adaptations that allow those of us who are wheelchair users to enjoy them. However, some of them are nearly impossible because they were constructed centuries before things like accessibility ramps or elevators were in use. Trying to install them in those instances…
Getting Around New York City with a MobilityWorks Rental Van
By Cory LeeIf you’ve been following my blog for a while, then you may remember that I explored Southern California with a MobilityWorks rental van a couple months ago. It was a fantastic experience then, so when I learned that I’d be speaking at the NY Metro Abilities Expo this May, I immediately knew that I wanted…
8 of the Most Handicapped Accessible Travel Destinations
By Cory LeeI’ve written a lot about wheelchair accessible vacations around the world. Many of them have been places that I’ve personally been to and others are places that I simply dream of visiting one day. Whenever I’m researching new handicapped accessible travel destinations for wheelchair accessibility, I often search Google for hours upon hours. Many times,…
Best Accessible Attractions in Sydney, Australia
By Cory LeeSydney certainly has no shortage of things to see and do. It is not only a local tourist destination, but a worldwide landmark destination as well. Being a wheelchair user does not mean that things are beyond your reach. Following are the best accessible attractions that Sydney has to offer. Manly Beach So here’s the thing….
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